TA17 8SW is a sought-after residential area on South Street, 1.1km from Furland in Hinton St George. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For serious buyers, TA17 8SW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £366k, up 146.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA17 8SW are sourced from Output Area E00148690 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, TA17 8SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, TA17 8SW.
215
57
£ 46,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA17 8SW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Average age 57, 82% owned. TA17 8SW is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £366k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 146.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA17 8SW. The average age is 57.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 600,000
2 sales · Mean £ 600,000
Terraced
£ 283,500
6 sales · Mean £ 278,625
Semi-Detached
£ 290,750
1 sales · Mean £ 290,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA17 8SW has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hinton St George Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Our Shop0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Lord Poulett Arms0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne5.1 km
- Yeovil13.7 km
- Yeovil Junction14.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Crossroads0.1 km
- The Crossroads0.1 km
- Gas Lane0.2 km
- Gas Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA178SW · Data under Open Government Licence